MattTheHat
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I've been looking at getting a mill for some pistolsmithing chores I'd like to do, primarily 1911s. I think I'm finally ready to pull the trigger on order a mill in the morning. Been looking at one of the 2 HP 9x30 Grizzly mills that looks like it should do the trick.
I've got basic measuring stuff already, as well as some setup blocks, micrometer, calipers, squares, rules, indicators, indicator holders and stuff like that. The mill comes with a decent looking vise and a set of collets and I'll be ordering what appears to be a very accurate machinists level for setup. I'll also be ordering a clamp kit and some extra t-nuts, degreaser for getting the machine ready to use, as well as some way lubricant and anti-rust spray for the tables.
I've got a rotary table with divider plates on my list, as well as an angle table, a small toolmakers vise, some carbide end mills and carbide ball end mills, a 2-1/2" face mill, and a slotting arbor and saw.
Anything obvious that I'm overlooking here?
The mill has a built-in cooling pump system. Any recommendation on what type of coolant to run?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
-Matt
I've got basic measuring stuff already, as well as some setup blocks, micrometer, calipers, squares, rules, indicators, indicator holders and stuff like that. The mill comes with a decent looking vise and a set of collets and I'll be ordering what appears to be a very accurate machinists level for setup. I'll also be ordering a clamp kit and some extra t-nuts, degreaser for getting the machine ready to use, as well as some way lubricant and anti-rust spray for the tables.
I've got a rotary table with divider plates on my list, as well as an angle table, a small toolmakers vise, some carbide end mills and carbide ball end mills, a 2-1/2" face mill, and a slotting arbor and saw.
Anything obvious that I'm overlooking here?
The mill has a built-in cooling pump system. Any recommendation on what type of coolant to run?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
-Matt